About Sumaya
The surname Sumaya is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "sumayya," which means "high, lofty, or exalted." It is a surname commonly found among Muslims, particularly in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. The name may have been given to individuals who were seen as noble, honorable, or of high status within their community.
The surname Sumaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sumaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Sumaya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sumaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sumaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.